About
A clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of lobed and toothed green leaves. This is a variable, hybrid form, usually producing pale or bright yellow flowers on upright stems from mid to late spring.
About the genus
Geum are rhizomatous perennials, occasionally spreading by stolons, with a basal rosette of pinnately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in loose clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Avoid areas that are waterlogged over winter. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigour
PruningCut back old stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to geum sawfly and leaf miners
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews